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ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549
FORM 10-Q

_ X  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2012

____TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
For the transition period from _____________ to ____________

Commission file number 0-9347

ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Arizona
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

86-0220694
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

7950 E. Acoma Drive, Suite 111, Scottsdale, Arizona  85260
(Address of principal executive offices)        (Zip Code)

(480) 607-1010
(Registrant’s telephone number)
______________________________________________
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements in the past 90 days.      X   Yes   ___ No
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  X   Yes   ___ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  (Check one):

Large accelerated filer
   
Accelerated filer
 
         
Non-accelerated filer
   
Smaller reporting  company
X
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act)
   
Yes
X
No
 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
As of May 8, 2012 there were 5,022,000 shares of common stock outstanding.
 
 
 
1

 
 
                                                    INDEX
     
Page
PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Number
       
 
Item 1.
Financial Statements
 
   
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2012 (Unaudited)
 
     
and June 30, 2011
4
       
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
 
     
For the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011
5
       
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited)
 
   
For the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011
6
       
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
 
   
For the nine months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011
7
       
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited)
 
   
For the nine months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011
8
       
   
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (Unaudited)
 
     
For the nine months ended March 31, 2012
9
       
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
 
     
For the nine months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011
10
       
 
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
12
   
Note A –
Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
   
Note B –
Stock-Based Compensation and Warrants
 
   
Note C –
Marketable Securities – Restricted
 
   
Note D –
Note E –
Discontinued Operations
American Citizenship Center, LLC Note Receivable
 
   
Note F –
Loss Per Share
 
   
Note G –
Equity
 
   
Note H –
Notes Payable
 
   
Note I –
Commitments and Contingencies
 
   
Note J –
Related Party Transactions
 
   
Note K –
Subsequent Events
 
   
Note L –
Liquidity
 
       
 
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
23
       
 
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
28
       
 
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
28
       
PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
 
       
 
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
28
       
 
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
29
       
 
Item 6.
Exhibits
30

 
2

 
ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

 
Except for historical information, the statements contained herein are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts.  The words “believe,” “may,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” ”should,” “plan,” “could,” “target,” “potential,” “is likely,” “will,” “expect” and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.   From time to time, the Company may publish or otherwise make available forward-looking statements of this nature.  All such forward-looking statements are based on the expectations of management when made and are subject to, and are qualified by, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by those statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following factors, among others, that could affect the outcome of the Company's forward-looking statements: general economic and market conditions; the inability to attract, hire and retain key personnel; failure of an acquired business to further the Company's strategies; the difficulty of integrating an acquired business; unforeseen litigation; unfavorable result of current pending litigation; the ability to maintain sufficient liquidity in order to support operations; the ability to maintain satisfactory relationships with current and future suppliers; federal and/or state regulatory and legislative action; the ability to implement or adjust to new technologies and the ability to secure and maintain key contracts and relationships.  New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible to accurately predict all such risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all such risk factors on our business or the extent to which any risk factor, or combination of risk factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or the risk factors described in this Quarterly Report or in the documents we incorporate by reference, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or any other reason after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 
3

ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2012 AND JUNE 30, 2011
             
   
 
 
March 31, 2012
 
June 30, 2011
ASSETS
 
 (unaudited)
   
CURRENT ASSETS
       
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
                    2,022,100
$
                      783,200
 
Accounts receivable, net
 
                         48,000
 
                      149,900
 
Interest receivable
 
                           5,500
 
                    -
 
Note receivable
 
                         75,000
 
                    -
 
Marketable securities - restricted
 
                    4,511,600
 
                   6,637,100
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
                       201,800
 
                        39,500
   
Total current assets
 
                    6,864,000
 
                   7,609,700
             
FURNITURE AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT, NET
 
                           6,300
 
                          6,700
             
NOTE RECEIVABLE, LONG-TERM
 
                       225,000
 
                    -
             
TOTAL ASSETS
$
                    7,095,300
$
                   7,616,400
             
LIABILITIES AND  SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
       
CURRENT LIABILITIES
       
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
$
                       278,800
$
553,300
 
Notes payable
 
                       228,000
 
                        28,000
   
Total current liabilities
 
                       506,800
 
                      581,300
             
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
 
                                 -
 
                                -
TOTAL LIABILITIES
 
                       506,800
 
                      581,300
 
 
 
       
 
Preferred Stock - Series B Convertible - 500,000 shares authorized,
       
 
 
0 and 122,600 issued and outstanding, respectively
 
                                 -
 
                   1,213,300
             
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
       
 
Common Stock
       
   
Class A - 75,000,000 no par shares authorized, 4,984,800 and
       
   
   4,874,100 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2012
       
   
   and June 30, 2011, respectively
 
                108,857,300
 
               108,696,500
   
Class B - 25,000,000 no par shares authorized, none
       
   
   outstanding
 
                                 -
 
                                -
 
Accumulated Unrealized Gain on Marketable Securities, net of tax
 
                    1,101,700
 
                      466,500
 
Accumulated Deficit
 
              (103,370,500)
 
             (103,341,200)
   
Total shareholders' equity
 
                    6,588,500
 
                   5,821,800
             
TOTAL LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
$
                    7,095,300
$
                   7,616,400
             
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements

 
4

ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, (unaudited)
   
 
       
       
2012
 
2011
             
NET SALES
$
             -
$
             -
 
Cost of goods sold
 
             -
 
             -
             
GROSS PROFIT
 
             -
 
             -
             
OPERATING EXPENSES
       
 
Corporate expenses
 
270,200
 
262,100
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
600
 
100
       
270,800
 
262,200
             
OPERATING LOSS
 
(270,800)
 
(262,200)
             
OTHER INCOME & EXPENSES
       
 
Interest income (expense), net
 
6,300
 
(130,400)
 
Gain on sale of marketable securities, net
 
321,700
 
                   -
 
Other income, net
 
2,700
 
                   -
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
 
59,900
 
(392,600)
             
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
 
             -
 
800
             
NET INCOME (LOSS)
 
59,900
 
(391,800)
             
 
Preferred stock dividends
 
                   -
 
(79,400)
 
 
   
 
 
 
             
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS
$
59,900
$
(471,200)
             
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE - BASIC AND DILUTED
       
   
Continuing operations
$
0.01
$
(0.07)
   
Discontinued operations
$
0.00
$
0.00
   
Preferred stock dividends
$
0.00
$
(0.02)
   
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common shareholders
$
0.01
$
(0.09)
             
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
 
4,966,300
 
5,528,800
             
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements


 
5

 
ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, (unaudited)
 
     
 
       
2012
 
2011
             
Net Income (Loss)
$
            59,900
$
       (391,800)
             
Unrealized Gain on Securities Held at March 31, 2012, Net of Tax
 
       1,007,800
 
                   -
Less:  Adjustment for Unrealized Gains Previously Recorded on
 
          (43,100)
 
                   -
 
  Marketable Securities Sold During the Period
       
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
$
       1,024,600
$
       (391,800)
             
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements


 
6

 
ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, (unaudited)
   
 
       
       
2012
 
2011
             
NET SALES
$
             -
$
             -
 
Cost of goods sold
 
             -
 
             -
             
GROSS PROFIT
 
             -
 
             -
             
OPERATING EXPENSES
       
 
Corporate expenses
 
802,400
 
847,400
 
Amortization of stock-based compensation
 
7,800
 
193,400
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
2,000
 
500
       
812,200
 
1,041,300
             
OPERATING LOSS
 
(812,200)
 
(1,041,300)
             
OTHER INCOME & EXPENSES
       
 
Interest income (expense), net
 
7,100
 
(384,400)
 
Gain on sale of marketable securities, net
 
360,400
 
                   -
 
Other income (expense), net
 
2,700
 
(9,300)
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
 
(442,000)
 
(1,435,000)
             
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
 
             -
 
(1,008,900)
             
NET LOSS
 
(442,000)
 
(2,443,900)
             
 
Preferred stock dividends
 
(30,500)
 
(239,000)
 
Gain on redemption of Series B Preferred Stock
 
          443,200
 
                   -
 
 
   
 
 
 
             
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS
$
(29,300)
$
(2,682,900)
             
NET LOSS PER SHARE - BASIC AND DILUTED
       
   
Continuing operations
$
(0.09)
$
(0.27)
   
Discontinued operations
$
0.00
$
(0.19)
   
Preferred stock dividends
$
(0.01)
$
(0.04)
   
Gain on redemption of Series B Preferred Stock
$
0.09
$
0.00
   
Net loss per share attributable to common shareholders
$
(0.01)
$
(0.50)
             
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
 
4,994,100
 
5,352,400
             
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements


 
7

 
ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, (unaudited)
 
     
 
       
2012
 
2011
             
Net Loss
 
$
        (442,000)
$
    (2,443,900)
             
Unrealized Gain on Securities Held at March 31, 2012, Net of Tax
 
          843,800
 
                   -
Less:  Adjustment for Unrealized Gains Previously Recorded on
 
        (208,600)
 
                   -
 
  Marketable Securities Sold During the Period
       
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
$
          193,200
$
    (2,443,900)
             
             
             
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements


 
8

 
ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2012 (unaudited)
 
 
                       
                   
ACCUMULATED
       
                   
UNREALIZED GAIN
       
                   
ON MARKETABLE
       
   
COMMON STOCK
 
TREASURY STOCK
 
SECURITIES,
 
ACCUMULATED
   
   
SHARES
 
AMOUNT
 
SHARES
 
AMOUNT
 
NET OF TAX
 
DEFICIT
 
TOTAL
                             
Balances, June 30, 2011
     4,874,100
 $
     108,696,500
 
                -
 $
                -
 $
                       466,500
 $
         (103,341,200)
 $
      5,821,800
 
Value of stock-based compensation
                 -
 
                7,800
 
                -
 
                -
 
                                 -
 
                           -
 
             7,800
 
Shares isssued for exercise of options
        100,800
 
            151,200
 
                -
 
                -
 
                                 -
 
                           -
 
         151,200
 
Shares issued for services
          39,600
 
              26,500
 
                -
 
                -
 
                                 -
 
                           -
 
           26,500
 
Series B preferred dividends, paid in kind
                 -
 
                      -
 
                -
 
                -
 
                                 -
 
                  (30,500)
 
         (30,500)
 
Gain on redemption of Series B Preferred Stock
                 -
 
                      -
 
                -
 
                -
 
                                 -
 
                 443,200
 
         443,200
 
NASDAQ  listing fees
                 -
 
               (4,000)
 
                -
 
                -
 
                                 -
 
                           -
 
           (4,000)
 
Purchase of treasury shares
                 -
 
                      -
 
        29,700
 
         20,700
 
                                 -
 
                           -
 
           20,700
 
Cancellation of treasury shares
        (29,700)
 
             (20,700)
 
      (29,700)
 
       (20,700)
 
                                 -
 
                           -
 
         (41,400)
 
Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net of tax
                 -
 
                      -
 
                -
 
                -
 
                       635,200
 
                           -
 
         635,200
 
Net loss
                 -
 
                      -
 
                -
 
                -
 
                                 -
 
                (442,000)
 
       (442,000)
Balances, March 31, 2012
     4,984,800
 $
     108,857,300
 
                -
 $
                -
 $
                    1,101,700
 $
         (103,370,500)
 $
      6,588,500
       
 
                 
 
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements


 
9

 
ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, (unaudited)
             
       
2012
 
2011
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
       
 
Net loss
$
(442,000)
$
(2,443,900)
 
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
       
 
cash used in operating activities:
       
   
Depreciation and amortization
 
2,000
 
394,600
   
Gain on sale of marketable securities
 
(360,400)
 
                      -
   
Stock and warrants issued for services
 
26,500
 
5,300
   
Stock-based compensation
 
7,800
 
498,600
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
       
   
Accounts receivable
 
101,900
 
796,100
   
Inventories
 
                          -
 
(841,700)
   
Interest receivable
 
(5,500)
 
                      -
   
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
(162,300)
 
133,300
   
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
(174,500)
 
241,000
   
Deferred revenue
 
                          -
 
52,400
   
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings
       
   
  on uncompleted contracts
 
                          -
 
12,800
   
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings
       
   
   on uncompleted contracts
 
                          -
 
                 7,300
   
Customer advances
 
                          -
 
               (4,500)
   
Other assets
 
                          -
 
42,600
 
Net cash used in operating activities
 
           (1,006,500)
 
        (1,106,100)
           
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
       
 
Issuance of note receivable to American Citizenship Center, LLC
 
              (300,000)
 
                      -
 
Purchase of property, plant, and equipment
 
                  (1,600)
 
             (21,500)
 
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities
 
             3,021,100
 
                      -
 
Proceeds from sale of net RFID Technology segment assets
 
                          -
 
          2,000,000
 
Net cash provided by investing activities
$
             2,719,500
$
          1,978,500
             
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements

 
10

 
ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, (continued)
             
       
2012
 
2011
             
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
       
 
Proceeds from borrowings
$
                     -
$
           784,800
 
Repayment on borrowings
 
          (600,000)
 
      (2,382,800)
 
Repayment on capital leases
 
                     -
 
           (13,200)
 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
 
            151,200
 
                    -
 
Proceeds from sale of equity instruments, net
 
                     -
 
           947,200
 
Cash dividends paid
 
                     -
 
           (39,200)
 
Payment for listing fees
 
              (4,000)
 
           (17,900)
 
Purchase of treasury shares
 
            (20,700)
 
                    -
 
Other
   
                 (600)
 
                    -
 
   Net cash used in financing  activities
 
          (474,100)
 
         (721,100)
             
NET INCREASE IN CASH
 
         1,238,900
 
           151,300
             
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period
 
            783,200
 
           400,500
             
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
$
         2,022,100
$
           551,800
   
 
       
   
 
     
 
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
             
 
Net cash paid during the period for interest
$
                     -
$
           376,000
             
 
Non-Cash Activities:
       
   
Unrealized gain on marketable securities
$
            635,200
$
                    -
   
Value of shares issued in payment of interest and services
$
              26,500
$
               5,300
   
Value of stock issued for payment of notes
$
                     -
$
               2,100
   
Series B preferred stock dividend, paid in kind
$
              30,500
$
             85,000
   
Gain on redemption of Series B preferred stock, net of legal fees
$
            443,200
$
                    -
   
Series D preferred stock dividend, paid in common stock or accrued
$
                     -
$
             33,400
   
Series E preferred stock dividend, paid or accrued
$
                     -
$
             83,700
   
Series D preferred stock converted to common stock
$
                     -
$
           518,900
   
Series E preferred stock converted to common stock
$
                     -
$
             45,000
   
Marketable securities paid for services
$
            100,000
$
                    -
   
Settlement of Series B Preferred Stock for a note payable
$
            800,000
$
                    -
   
Financing costs paid with debt
$
                     -
$
             30,000
             
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements


 
 
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ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Note A – Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Alanco Technologies, Inc., an Arizona corporation (“Alanco” or “Company”), had previously reported up to three business segments: Data Storage, Wireless Asset Management and RFID Technology.  In 2009, the Company announced a plan to divest certain operations of the Company and reinvest the proceeds into the remaining operating units.  The divestiture plan continued to be expanded until May 16, 2011, when the Company completed the sale of its final business segment, Wireless Asset Management.  As a result, as of June 30, 2011 all segment operations had been sold.  Prior period activity has been reclassified to report operating segments as discontinued operations and certain balances have been reclassified in the accompanying consolidated financial statements to conform to current year’s presentation.

As was discussed in our Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2011, the sale of the Company’s last operating unit, the Wireless Asset Management segment, in May of 2011, resulted in Alanco effectively becoming a holding company without operating entities. The Company believes that status to be temporary and has stated its objective to complete an appropriate merger and again become an operating company.  See Note K – Subsequent Events for a discussion on current investment activities of the Company.  The Marketable Securities received in the sale of the Wireless Asset Management segment are restricted in trading and are therefore not immediately available for shareholder distribution.

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements presented herein have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q.  Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted.  In our opinion, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of such condensed consolidated financial statements.  Such necessary adjustments consist of normal recurring items and the elimination of all significant intercompany balances and transactions.

These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s June 30, 2011 Annual Report filed on Form 10-K.  Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.  Certain reclassifications have been made to conform prior period financials to the presentation in the current reporting period.  The reclassifications had no effect on net income (loss).

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from these estimates.

The Company has stock-based compensation plans and reports stock-based compensation expense for all stock-based compensation awards based on the estimated grant date fair value.  The value of the compensation cost is amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods of the award (generally the option vesting term).

The Company estimates fair value using the Black-Scholes valuation model.  Assumptions used to estimate compensation expense are determined as follows:

·  
Expected term is determined under the simplified method using an average of the contractual term and vesting period of the award as appropriate statistical data required to properly estimate the expected term was not available;

·  
Expected volatility of award grants made under the Company’s plans is measured using the historical daily changes in the market price of the Company’s common stock over the expected term of the award;
 
 
 
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ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)

·  
Risk-free interest rate is the implied yield on zero-coupon U.S. Treasury bonds with a remaining maturity equal to the expected term of the awards; and,

·  
Forfeitures are based on the history of cancellations of awards granted by the Company and management’s analysis of potential future forfeitures.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments – The estimated fair values for financial instruments are determined at discrete points in time based on relevant market information. The Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) prioritizes inputs used in measuring fair value into a hierarchy of three levels: Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities traded in active markets, Level 2 – observable inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; and Level 3 – unobservable inputs in which little or no market activity exists that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions that market participants would use in pricing.  The Company measures and discloses its investments in marketable securities, which are classified as available for sale, at fair value on a recurring basis, in accordance with the ASC.  These estimates involve uncertainties and cannot be determined with precision. The carrying amounts of accounts receivable, note receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and notes payable approximate fair value given their short-term nature and borrowing rates currently available to the Company for loans with similar terms and maturities.

           Marketable SecuritiesThe Company determines the appropriate classification of its investments in marketable equity securities at the time of acquisition and reevaluates such determinations at each balance sheet date.  Marketable securities are classified as held to maturity when the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold securities to maturity.  Marketable securities that are bought and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term are classified as trading securities and are reported at fair value, with the unrealized gains and losses recognized in earnings.  Marketable securities not classified as held to maturity or as trading, are classified as available for sale, and are carried at fair market value, with the unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, included in the determination of comprehensive income (loss) and reported in shareholders’ equity.  The Company has classified all of its marketable securities as available for sale.  The fair value of substantially all securities is determined by quoted market prices. The estimated fair value of securities for which there are no quoted market prices is based on similar types of securities that are traded in the market.

Other than temporary decline in market value – The Company reviews its marketable securities on a regular basis to determine if any security has experienced an other-than-temporary decline in fair value.  The Company considers the investee company’s cash position, earnings and revenue outlook, stock price performance, liquidity and management ownership, among other factors, in its review.  If it is determined that an other-than-temporary decline exists in a marketable security, the Company writes down the investment to its market value and records the related write-down as an investment loss in its Statement of Operations.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

With the exception of those discussed below, there have been no recent accounting pronouncements or changes in accounting pronouncements during the three months ended March 31, 2012, that are of significance, or potential significance, to us.

In April 2011, the FASB issued guidance which addresses agreements that entitle and obligate a transferor to repurchase or redeem financial assets before their maturity.  The guidance is effective for the first interim or annual period on or after December 15, 2011.  The Company has adopted the guidance, which had no material impact on its financial position and results of operations, effective during the current quarter.
 
 
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ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.


NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)

In May 2011, the FASB issued guidance which applies to measurement and disclosure of fair value of assets, liabilities, or instruments in shareholder’s equity.  The guidance is effective for the first interim or annual period on or after December 15, 2011.  The Company has adopted the guidance, which had no material impact on its financial position and results of operations, effective during the current quarter.

Note B – Stock-Based Compensation and Warrants

The Company has several employee stock option and officer and director stock option plans that have been approved by the shareholders of the Company.  The plans require that options be granted at a price not less than market on the date of grant and are more fully discussed in our Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2011.

The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate fair value of stock-based awards.  Valuation assumptions include dividend yield, expected stock volatility, risk free interest rate, and expected life of options.

The following table summarizes the Company’s stock option activity during the first nine months of fiscal 2012.
 
           
Weighted
         
       
Weighted
 
Average
         
       
Average
 
Remaining
 
Aggregate
 
Aggregate
 
       
Exercise Price
 
Contractual
 
Fair
 
Instrinsic
 
   
Shares
 
Per Share
 
Term (1)
 
Value
 
Value (2)
 
                       
Outstanding July 1, 2011 (4)
661,800
 
$1.62
 
1.78
$
       394,100
$
    210,700
 
 
Granted
               -
 
-
 
-
 
                 -
 
              -
 
 
Exercised
(100,800)
 
$1.50
 
-
 
       (60,000)
 
      45,600
 (3)
 
Forfeited or expired
(110,700)
 
$1.96
 
-
 
       (65,900)
 
              -
 
Outstanding March 31, 2012
450,300
 
$1.56
 
1.51
$
268,200
$
              -
 
Exercisable March 31, 2012
450,300
 
$1.56
 
1.51
$
268,200
$
              -
 
                       
(1)
Remaining contractual term presented in years.
             
(2)
The aggregate intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the exercise price of the underlying
 
 
awards and the closing price of the Company's common stock as of March 31, 2012, for those awards that
 
 
have an exercise price below the closing price as of March 31, 2012 of $.74.
         
(3)
This value is calculated as the difference between the exercise price and the market price of the stock on the
 
 
date of exercise.  The Company's common stock as of the various exercise dates ranged from $1.77 to $2.02.
 
(4)
Includes 23,400 options previously excluded.

    As of March 31, 2012, the Company had 150,400 warrants outstanding with a weighted average exercise price of $6.24.  The life of the outstanding warrants extends through July 9, 2013.  The following table summarizes the Company’s warrant activity during the first nine months of fiscal 2012:

 
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ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)

       
Weighted
   
Number of
 
Average
   
Shares
 
Exercise Price
Warrants Outstanding, June 30, 2011
201,100
$
5.77
 
Granted
                       -
 
-
 
Exercised
                       -
 
-
 
Canceled/Expired
             (50,700)
 
4.38
Warrants Outstanding, March 31, 2012
150,400
$
6.24
 
Note C – Marketable Securities – Restricted

At March 31, 2012, the Company had Marketable Securities - Restricted in the amount of $4,511,600 representing the March 31, 2012 market value ($3.85 per share) of 1,171,884 ORBCOMM Common Shares (NASDAQ: ORBC) received as partial consideration in the May 16, 2011 sale of StarTrak, net of an estimated 116,628 shares to be returned to ORBCOMM for settlement of obligations under the escrow agreements more fully discussed in our Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011.  The net cost basis of these shares at March 31, 2012 and June 30, 2011 is $2.91 per share.

The ORBCOMM common shares are registered under a currently effective ORBCOMM Form S-3 registration statement, however under the terms of the Agreement, the Company is limited to selling up to 279,600 shares (12 ½% of the shares received) monthly.  The Company has classified these securities as available-for-sale at March 31, 2012. The fair value measurement at March 31, 2012 is based upon quoted prices from similar assets in active markets and thus represents a Level 2 measurement.  The restriction discussed above is why ORBCOMM’s Common Stock trading price is deemed a Level 2 input.  However, management does not believe the restriction will interfere with any plans to market their stock holdings.  As such, the trading price is used as fair value with no further adjustment.

The shares held are revalued at the end of each reporting period with per share market value fluctuations reported as Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the period.  Based upon the change in market value of $3.13 per share at June 30, 2011 to $3.85 per share at March 31, 2012, the Company recorded an unrealized gain on marketable securities held at March 31, 2012 (presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)), of $843,800, offset by an adjustment for unrealized gains previously recorded related to securities sold during the period.  The actual gain or loss of securities sold is reported in the Net Income (Loss).  At March 31, 2012, the Accumulated Unrealized Gain on Marketable Securities, net of tax, of $1,107,700 was presented in the Shareholders’ Equity section of the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The Company’s Marketable Securities at both March 31, 2012 and June 30, 2011 consist of investments in common stock of ORBCOMM, Inc. (NASDAQ: “ORBC”) acquired in May 2011 as partial consideration in the sale of the Company’s Wireless Asset Management business segment.  The Company reviews its marketable equity holdings in ORBCOMM on a regular basis to determine if its investment has experienced an other-than-temporary decline in fair value.  The Company considers ORBCOMM’s cash position, earnings and revenue outlook, stock price performance, liquidity and management ownership, among other factors, in its review.  If it is determined that an other-than- temporary decline exists, the Company writes down the investment to its market value and records the related write-down as an investment loss in its Statement of Operations.  As of close of market on May 8, 2012, the per share value of the ORBCOMM Common Stock was $3.06, $.15 per share above the cost basis of $2.91 per share and below the March 31, 2012 valuation of $3.85 per share as presented on the attached balance sheet.
 
The Company sold a total of 539,809 shares of ORBCOMM, Inc. Common Stock during the quarter ended March 31, 2012 for total proceeds of $1,892,600, and an average selling price of approximately $3.51 per share, resulting in a net gain of $321,700.
 
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ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)

During the nine month period ended March 31, 2012, the Company sold a total of 914,329 shares of ORBCOMM, Inc. Common Stock for a total net gain of $360,400.  In addition, the Company transferred 34,270 shares, valued at $100,000, or the Company’s cost basis of $2.91 per share, in payment of obligations related to the sale to past employees and officers of StarTrak Systems, LLC.  Considering shares transferred and sold during the nine months ended March 31, 2012, the Company disposed of 948,599 shares.

The following table summarizes the activities related to investment in Marketable Securities for the nine months ended March 31, 2012.

Marketable Securities
                     
Accumulated
 
Net
 
Cost Basis
 
Market Value
 
Unrealized
 
Shares
 
Per Share
 
Total Cost
 
Per Share
 
Total Value
 
Gain
 
(Loss)
June 30, 2011
2,120,483
$
2.91
$
    6,170,600
$
3.13
$
     6,637,100
$
      466,500
$
              -
                           
  Shares sold
              -
 
               -
 
                 -
               
 
                         
September 30, 2011
2,120,483
 
2.91
 
    6,170,600
 
2.55
 
     5,407,200
 
               -
 
   (763,400)
                           
  Shares sold or transferred
   (408,790)
 
2.91
 
  (1,189,900)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                           
December 31, 2011
1,711,693
 
2.91
 
    4,980,700
 
2.99
 
     5,177,700
 
      197,000
 
              -
                           
  Shares sold
(539,809)
 
2.91
 
  (1,570,800)
 
 
 
 
       
                           
March 31, 2012
1,171,884
$
2.91
$
    3,409,900
$
3.85
$
     4,511,600
$
1,101,700
$
              -

Note D – Discontinued Operations

In SEC filings for the nine months ended March 31, 2011, the Company reported operating results for its Data Storage, RFID Technology and Wireless Asset Management business segments.  In compliance with a formally adopted divestiture plan, the Data Storage segment was sold in February 2010, the RFID Technology segment was sold in August 2010 and the Wireless Asset Management segment was sold in May 2011.  As a result, as of June 30, 2011 the Company had divested all segment operations and the operating results were reported as Discontinued Operations.  Prior period activity has been reclassified to report operating segments as discontinued operations and certain balances have been reclassified in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements to conform to current year’s presentation.

The following table is a summary of the results of discontinued operations and other financial information by major segment:

 
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ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)

             
Wireless
   
     
Data
 
RFID
 
Asset
   
     
Storage
 
Technology
 
Management
 
Total
Three Months Ended March 31, 2011
               
Sales
$
                   -
$
                 -
$
        4,088,400
$
      4,088,400
 
Cost of Goods Sold
 
                   -
 
                 -
 
        2,196,100
 
      2,196,100
Gross Profit
 
                   -
 
                 -
 
        1,892,300
 
      1,892,300
 
SG&A Expenses
 
                   -
 
                 -
 
1,891,500
 
      1,891,500
Operating Loss
$
                   -
$
                 -
$
                 800
$
              800
 
Net Loss
$
                   -
$
                 -
$
                 800
$
              800
Gross Margin
 
N/A
 
N/A
 
46.3%
 
46.3%
                 
 
Capital Expenditures
$
                   -
$
                 -
$
             16,600
$
          16,600
Depreciation & Amortization
$
                   -
$
                 -
$
           134,600
$
        134,600
                   
                   
Nine Months Ended March 31, 2011
             
Sales
$
                   -
$
           38,700
$
       11,741,200
$
    11,779,900
 
Cost of Goods Sold
 
                   -
 
           25,200
 
        7,162,600
 
      7,187,800
Gross Profit
 
                   -
 
           13,500
 
        4,578,600
 
      4,592,100
 
SG&A Expenses
 
           100,000
(1)
155,700
 
5,487,500
 
      5,743,200
Operating Loss
$
          (100,000)
$
        (142,200)
$
         (908,900)
$
    (1,151,100)
Less:  Current period loss accrued
               
 
  at June 30, 2010
 
                   -
 
         142,200
 
                   -
 
        142,200
 
Net Loss
$
          (100,000)
$
                 -
$
         (908,900)
$
    (1,008,900)
Gross Margin
 
N/A
 
34.9%
 
39.0%
 
39.0%
                 
 
Capital Expenditures
$
                   -
$
                 -
$
           151,400
$
        151,400
Depreciation & Amortization
$
                   -
$
             3,400
$
           390,700
$
        394,100
                   
(1)
Represents an asset impairment charge recorded during the quarter ended December 31, 2010.
 
Note E – American Citizen Center, LLC Note Receivable

On January 6, 2012, the Company provided $300,000 to American Citizenship Center, LLC (“ACC”), a private company that provides proprietary, automated on-line assistance for eligible immigrants to prepare for, and obtain, US citizenship.  The Company received a $300,000 Note and a two year warrant to purchase 240,000 membership units (currently would equate to approximately 20% ownership) of the private company at an exercise price of $1.25 per unit.  The Note accrues interest at 7.5% (paid quarterly) on the outstanding balance, is payable in monthly installments of $75,000 commencing on March 31, 2013 and continuing until paid in full, provides board of director representation and is secured by all assets and properties of ACC.  Mr. Robert Kauffman, CEO of the Company, has also made a personal investment in the membership units of ACC.    

Note F - Loss Per Share

Basic and diluted loss per share of common stock was computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding.

Diluted earnings per share are computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock and dilutive securities outstanding during the period.  Dilutive securities are options, warrants, convertible debt, and preferred stock that are freely exercisable into common stock at less than the prevailing market price.  Dilutive securities are not included in the weighted average number of shares when inclusion would increase the earnings per share or decrease the loss per share. As of March 31, 2012 and 2011, there were no dilutive securities included in the loss per share calculation as the effect would be antidilutive.  Considering all holders rights, total common stock equivalents issuable under these potentially dilutive securities are approximately 613,200 at March 31, 2012.
 
 
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ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
 
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)
 
Note G – Equity

 
The Company issued a total of 140,400 shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock during the nine months ended March 31, 2012.  100,800 shares were issued for the exercise of stock options at a total exercise price of $151,200 (average price of $1.50 per share) and 39,600 shares, valued at $26,500, were issued for services.  Stock-based compensation recognized during the period was valued at $7,800 and $4,000 was incurred in listing fees.  In addition, the Company cancelled 29,700 treasury shares, with a cost basis of $20,700, reducing the number of shares issued by same amount.
 
The Company declared and paid dividends-in-kind for the three month period ended September 30, 2011 on the Company’s Series B Convertible Preferred Stock through the issuance of 3,050 shares of Series B Preferred Stock valued at $30,500.  On December 30, 2011, the outstanding Series B Preferred Stock was repurchased by the Company in its entirety in exchange for an $800,000 non-interest bearing note payable in monthly payments of $200,000 commencing February 1, 2012 and continuing March 1, 2012, April 1, 2012 and May 1, 2012.  The difference between the $800,000 note amount and the $1,243,800 recorded amount of $443,800, net of $600 of related legal expense, was recorded directly to equity as gain on redemption of Series B Preferred Stock.   Since the Preferred Stock was repurchased prior to the next quarterly dividend declaration date of January 20, 2012, the dividends-in-kind for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 were not accrued.  The Company’s Preferred Stocks are more fully discussed in the Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2011.
 
    During the nine months ended March 31, 2012, the Company recognized a comprehensive unrealized gain on marketable securities held in the amount of $635,200, reported in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity, to reflect the increase in value of Marketable Securities – Restricted held at March 31, 2012. See Note A – Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting Pronouncements for additional discussion of fair value of financial instruments and marketable securities.
 
On December 12, 2011 the Company announced that its board of directors has authorized a stock repurchase program whereby the Company could repurchase up to 2 million shares of its outstanding common stock over the next 12 months.  As of March 31, 2012 the Company had repurchases under the program for a total of 29,700 shares at a cost of approximately $20,700, or $.70 per share.
 
Note H – Notes Payable

Notes payable of $228,000 at March 31, 2012 consists of a $28,000 convertible note, bearing interest at 8% and convertible into Class A Common Stock at $2.24 per share, issued to the Company’s Chief Financial Officer for additional working capital (see Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011 for additional discussion of the outstanding note payable) and a $200,000 balance due on an $800,000 unsecured note issued to repurchase the Company’s outstanding Series B Convertible Preferred Stock.  The $800,000 note was payable in $200,000 monthly installments commencing on February 1, 2012 and continue until paid in full.  The April 1, 2012 $200,000 payment was made on March 31, 2012, resulting in the $200,000 balance due at March 31, 2012.  (See Note G – Equity for additional discussion of the Series B preferred stock repurchased).  During the nine months ended March 31, 2012 the Company accrued approximately $1,100 in interest expense related to the $28,000 note.  See Note J – Related Party Transactions for additional discussion of the note payable.
 
 
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ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)

Note I – Commitments and Contingencies

Legal Proceedings - The Company’s subsidiary, StarTrak Systems, LLC was made a defendant concerning certain patent infringement claims.  Innovative Global Systems LLC v. StarTrak Systems, LLC, et al.  Case No.: 6:10-CV-00327, is a patent infringement action venued in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.  During the negotiation process to resolve the claims, the StarTrak operations were sold to ORBCOMM, Inc. (“ORBCOMM”) in a transaction structured as an asset purchase and documented in an Asset Purchase Agreement (“APA”) whereby ORBCOMM acquired substantially all of StarTrak’s assets and liabilities.   StarTrak and ORBCOMM have resolved the action by StarTrak agreeing to pay $77,500, with a like amount to be paid by ORBCOMM, thus avoiding substantially greater expenses than would likely be incurred in defending the action.  Payment of StarTrak’s portion of the costs to resolve the claims has been allowed for in the Patent Litigation Escrow more fully discussed below.

StarTrak has been served with a Third-Party Complaint by Great American Lines, Inc. and related parties in a lawsuit against them by certain freight shippers in the US District Court for the District of New Jersey, being Case No. 3:10-ev-02023-JAP-TJB.  The main case against Great American Lines involves allegations concerning a stolen trailer containing freight owned by the plaintiffs resulting in a cargo loss estimated by Great American Lines at $8.8 million.  Great American Lines has brought its Third-Party Complaint against StarTrak alleging that StarTrak breached its contract with Great American Lines to allow Great American Lines to track its trailer and for indemnity.  StarTrak has tendered its defense in the lawsuit to its insurance company, which has accepted defense of the action under a reservation of rights declaration. The Company’s management believes that the suit is without merit and the Company will vigorously defend itself in the matter.  As such, no accrual for any potential liability was recorded as of March 31, 2012.

The Company may also, from time to time, be involved in litigation arising from the normal course of business.  As of March 31, 2012, there was no other such litigation pending deemed material by the Company.

Working Capital Adjustment – An additional requirement of the ORBCOMM Asset Purchase Agreement (“ORBCOMM APA”) provided compensation for changes in working capital between November 30, 2010 and May 31, 2011, the measurement date, determined in accordance with GAAP consistently applied.  If working capital, defined as current assets minus current liabilities less long-term deferred revenue, increased over the period, ORBCOMM will pay the value of that increase in cash or additional ORBCOMM Common Stock.  If the defined working capital decreased during the period, Alanco will return that amount from ORBCOMM Common Stock, at a predetermined value of $3.001 per share. The Agreement stipulates third party arbitration to resolve disagreements over the working capital adjustment.  The parties are currently in discussion to resolve differences in the working capital adjustment and in an attempt to avoid the expense of submitting the disagreement to arbitration prematurely, and in consideration of mutual desires to resolve the issue, the parties agreed to extend the resolution period to May 31, 2012.  The Company has recorded a reserve in excess of $100,000 for this contingent liability as of March 31, 2012.  However, based upon the limited documentation received from ORBCOMM to date, we cannot reasonably estimate the likelihood of additional liability.  Although we believe our reserve to be adequate, the ultimate liability may be materially revised as we continue to work to resolve the matter.  As of the filing of this Form 10-Q, the parties were reviewing the working capital calculations and no resolution had been reached.

Patent Litigation Escrow - To address the patent infringement claim potential liability (Innovative Global Systems LLC v. StarTrak Systems, LLC, et al. Case No.: 6:10-CV-00327), an escrow account for 249,917 shares of ORBCOMM Common Stock was established to provide for the availability of ORBCOMM shares to pay for half (StarTrak’s obligation) of costs incurred to resolve the claims pending against StarTrak at the time of the closing.  Under the escrow agreement, shares to be returned to ORBCOMM in payment of the litigation costs would be valued at $3.001 per share; therefore it is estimated that 29,990 shares would be returned to ORBCOMM in settlement of the litigation including out of pocket costs.  Upon distribution of the shares to ORBCOMM from the escrow account, the remaining shares would be distributed to Alanco.  Final distribution of the escrow shares is pending.  We expect all remaining shares under this escrow agreement to be distributed by May 31, 2012.  To recognize at March 31, 2012 the potential return of ORBCOMM shares under this agreement, Alanco has reduced the balance of the Marketable Securities – Restricted by the value of 29,990 shares.
 
 
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Product Warranty Escrow - The May 2011 ORBCOMM APA (discussed above and in Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011) addressed potential product warranty costs that could be incurred for the period March 1, 2011 to through February 29, 2012.  To address those potential costs, the parties agreed to establish a second escrow account in the amount of 166,611 shares of ORBCOMM common stock, to provide for the availability of ORBCOMM shares to pay for half of certain product warranty costs incurred during the period May 1, 2011 to April 30, 2012, but only to the extent total warranty costs during the period exceed $600,000.  Under the escrow agreement, shares returned to ORBCOMM in payment of those warranty costs would again be valued at $3.001 per share.  Upon distribution of the shares to ORBCOMM from the escrow account, the remaining shares would be distributed to Alanco.  To recognize at March 31, 2012 the potential return of ORBCOMM shares under this agreement, Alanco has reduced the balance of the Marketable Securities – Restricted by the value of 83,306 shares.  The 83,306 shares reduction is based on management’s best estimate of the warranty costs at March 31, 2012.  The ultimate number of shares of ORBCOMM Common Stock to be returned to ORBCOMM in the final settlement is currently undeterminable.  Final distribution under this escrow agreement is anticipated to be completed after the warranty costs have been determined for the twelve month period ended April 30, 2012.

Note J – Related Party Transactions

Notes payable at March 31, 2012 included a $28,000 unsecured convertible note, bearing interest at 8% issued to the Company’s Chief Financial Officer for additional working capital.   See Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011 for additional discussion of the related party note.  During the nine months ended March 31, 2012 the Company accrued approximately $1,100 in interest expense related to the note and at March 31, 2012 had a total of $3,400 of accrued but unpaid interest expense.

On October 10, 2011, the Company entered into employment agreements with the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.  The agreements have severance provisions and are effective through December 31, 2014.  In addition, the Company and the parties have agreed to defer certain compensation due in calendar 2011 to calendar 2012.  At March 31, 2012, all deferred amounts had been paid.  Prior to December 31, 2011, the Company also agreed to defer the January 1, 2012 salary reductions discussed in the agreements due to anticipated increased business activity.  The effective date of the salary reduction is currently on hold and will be reviewed on a quarterly basis.   Copies of the agreements were attached as exhibits to the Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011.

Note K – Subsequent Events

Alanco Energy Services, Inc. - Effective April 2, 2012, Alanco Energy Services, Inc. ("AES"), a new wholly owned subsidiary of Alanco Technologies, Inc., executed an agreement with TC Operating, LLC ("TCO") of Grand Junction, CO to transfer a land lease for 20 acres near Grand Junction, CO and all related assets to AES with the intent for AES to construct facilities for the treatment and disposal of large quantities of produced water generated by oil and natural gas producers in Western Colorado. The site was chosen due to its unique ability to meet stringent government requirements for disposal of the high saline water produced as a by-product of oil and gas production, and termed "produced water".  The agreement included the transfer of all related tangible and intangible assets as well as Federal, State and County permits (issued or in process) required to construct the facilities. The terms of the agreement requires minimum monthly lease payments plus additional rent based upon quantities of produced water received at the site. In addition, TCO can earn additional payments based upon a percentage of the net cumulative EBITDA (net of all related AES capital investments) over a period of approximately 10 years, the initial term of the lease. Under certain circumstances, the acreage covered by the lease may be expanded by up to 50 acres to allow for additional expansion at the site.
 
 
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AES has also entered into a definitive agreement ("Agreement") with Deer Creek Disposal, LLC ("DCD") to acquire a 160 acre site near Grand Junction, CO, for additional expansion to the proposed water disposal facility. As consideration for the land purchase, AES paid $500,000 at the April 13, 2012 closing and assumed a non interest bearing, secured, $200,000 note due November 15, 2012. AES has also agreed to potential additional earn-out payments to DCD of up to $800,000, generally based on quarterly revenues in excess of operating expenses.

Related to the treatment and disposal facilities, AES has also entered into a management agreement with TCO to manage the project for a monthly management fee of $10,000 initially and $20,000 after final permits are attained.  In addition, the Company agreed to pay TCO at closing up to $85,000 and issue to 40,000 shares of Common Stock of Alanco Technologies, Inc. as reimbursement for past expenses in acquiring permits and for past management services.

Symbius Financial, Inc. – Effective April 25, 2012, Alanco purchased 300,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (“Preferred Shares”) issued by Symbius Financial, Inc. (“Symbius”) the developer and provider of PayEarly loan products.  PayEarly is a payroll loan product offered primarily through payroll provider partners using PayEarly’s unique software, seamlessly incorporated within the payroll provider’s payroll software platforms to process the loans.  The PayEarly loan product is provided directly to the employee.
 
The Series A Convertible Preferred Shares acquired are convertible into 300,000 shares of Symbius Common Stock, or an approximate 24% ownership.  Under terms of the transaction, Alanco paid $150,000 for the Series A Convertible Preferred Shares at closing and agreed to provide a secured credit line ($100,000 available at Closing) in the form of a term loan that, upon Symbius achieving certain financial objectives, can reach a maximum of $250,000.  The term loan is secured by all assets of Symbius, bears interest at 7 ½% and is repayable over a period of up to 17 months with payments commencing January 1, 2013.  In addition, Alanco obtained options, exercisable for 12 months from date of close, from major Symbius founders to acquire up to 250,000 Symbius common shares currently outstanding at $1.50 per share and Symbius warrants, effective for a period of 24 months from date of close, whereby Alanco can acquire up to 250,000 newly issued shares of common stock at a price of $1.50 per share.  Finally, the parties agreed that Alanco would have the right to acquire, from shareholders, through December 31, 2012 any remaining outstanding Symbius common shares in consideration of Alanco Common Stock at a ratio of 1.5 shares of Alanco for each share of Symbius and at a ratio of 2 shares of Alanco for each share of Symbius from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013.  The Company anticipates reporting future operating results of Symbius under the Equity Method.

Subsequent to March 31, 2012 and through the date of this report, the Company repurchased approximately 2,800 shares of its Class A Common Stock under its stock repurchase program (more fully discussed in Note G - Equity).

Also subsequent to March 31, 2012 and through the date of this report, the Company sold 6,444 shares of ORBCOMM, Inc. (presented at March 31, 2012 as marketable securities) for approximately $24,600, or an average of $3.82 per share.  See Note C - Marketable Securities – Restricted for additional discussion on the ORBCOMM stock held.
 
On April 10, 2012, the Company granted five year stock options to directors, officers and employees to acquire 635,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $.75 per share.  The stock options vest over a 15 month period.  Simultaneously with the grants, the Company cancelled outstanding stock options to the same directors, officers and employee to purchase a total of 398,800 shares at a price of $1.50 per share, with expiration dates ranging from May 16, 2012 to November 16, 2015. 
 
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Note L - Liquidity

As was discussed previously, the sale of the Company’s last operating unit, the Wireless Asset Management segment, in May 2011 resulted in Alanco effectively becoming a holding company without operating entities.  The Company believes that status to be temporary and has stated its objective to complete an appropriate acquisition or merger and again become an operating company.  The Company is currently in the process of evaluating potential transactions.  See Note K – Subsequent Events for a discussion on current investment activities of the Company.

During the nine months ended March 31, 2012, the Company reported a net loss of ($442,000) and for fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, the Company reported a net loss of ($57,800).  During fiscal 2012, the Company expects to meet its working capital and other cash requirements with its current cash reserves and sales of marketable securities as required.  However, if an acquisition is completed as anticipated, the Company may require additional working capital to complete the transaction and to fund the continuing operations.  While the Company believes that it will succeed in attracting additional required capital and will generate capital from future operations, there can be no assurance that the Company’s efforts will be successful.  The Company’s continued existence is dependent upon its ability to achieve and maintain profitable operations, identify profitable merger candidates and/or successfully invest its capital.

 
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Item 2 - MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
Forward-Looking Statements:  Except for historical information, the statements contained herein are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts.  The words “believe,” “may,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” ”should,” “plan,” “could,” “target,” “potential,” “is likely,” “will,” “expect” and similar expressions or their opposites, as they relate to the Company are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.   From time to time, the Company may publish or otherwise make available forward-looking statements of this nature.  All such forward-looking statements are based on the expectations of management when made and are subject to, and are qualified by, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by those statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following factors, among others, that could affect the outcome of the Company's forward-looking statements: general economic and market conditions; the inability to attract, hire and retain key personnel; failure of an acquired business to further the Company's strategies; the difficulty of integrating an acquired business; unforeseen litigation; unfavorable result of current pending litigation; the ability to maintain sufficient liquidity in order to support operations; the ability to maintain satisfactory relationships with lenders; the ability to maintain satisfactory relationships with current and future suppliers; federal and/or state regulatory and legislative action; the ability to implement or adjust to new technologies and the ability to secure and maintain key contracts and relationships.  New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible to accurately predict all such risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all such risk factors on our business or the extent to which any risk factor, or combination of risk factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or the risk factors described in this Quarterly Report or in the documents we incorporate by reference, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or any other reason after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.


 
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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations are based upon the condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.  The preparation of our financial statements requires the use of estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent liabilities.  On an ongoing basis, estimates are revalued, including those related to areas that require a significant level of judgment or are otherwise subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty.  These areas include allowances for doubtful accounts, stock-based compensation, income taxes, ongoing litigation, commitments and contingencies, and marketable securities.  Our estimates are based upon historical experience, observance of trends in particular areas, information and/or valuations available from outside sources and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances and which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.  Actual amounts may materially differ from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions.

Accounting policies are considered critical when they are significant and involve difficult, subjective or complex judgments or estimates.   We considered the following to be critical accounting policies:

Fair value of financial instruments – The estimated fair values for financial instruments are determined at discrete points in time based on relevant market information.  These estimates involve uncertainties and cannot be determined with precision.  The carrying amounts of accounts receivable, note receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and notes payable approximate fair value given their short-term nature and borrowing rates currently available to the Company for loans with similar terms and maturities.

Marketable SecuritiesThe Company determines the appropriate classification of its investments in marketable equity securities at the time of acquisition and reevaluates such determinations at each balance sheet date.  Marketable securities are classified as held to maturity when the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold securities to maturity.  Marketable securities that are bought and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term are classified as trading securities and are reported at fair value, with the unrealized gains and losses recognized in earnings.  Marketable securities not classified as held to maturity or as trading, are classified as available for sale, and are carried at fair market value, with the unrecognized gains and losses, net of tax, included in the determination of comprehensive income (loss) and reported in shareholders’ equity.  The Company has classified all of its marketable securities as available for sale.  The fair value of substantially all securities is determined by quoted market prices. The estimated fair value of securities for which there are no quoted market prices is based on similar types of securities that are traded in the market.

Other than temporary decline in market value – The Company reviews its marketable securities on a regular basis to determine if any security has experienced an other-than-temporary decline in fair value.  The Company considers the investee company’s cash position, earnings and revenue outlook, stock price performance, liquidity and management ownership, among other factors, in its review.  If it is determined that an other-than-temporary decline exists in a marketable security, the Company writes down the investment to its market value and records the related write-down as an investment loss in its Statement of Operations.

Results of Operations

Presented below is management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations for the periods indicated:

(A)  
Three months ended March 31, 2012 versus three months ended March 31, 2011

Net Sales
In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the Company is not reporting operating revenues for the quarters ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 because, as of June 30, 2011, all business segments had been sold and the Company had effectively become a holding company without operating entities.  The quarter ended March 31, 2011 operating results for the business segments are reported as Discontinued Operations.
 
 
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Operating Expenses
Operating expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, consisting of corporate expenses and depreciation expense were $270,800, an $8,600, or 3.3%, increase when compared to the $262,200 reported for the comparable three month period of the prior year.  Corporate expenses reported for the current quarter of $270,200 represents an increase of $8,100, or 3.1%, compared to corporate expenses of $262,100 reported for the comparable quarter ended March 31, 2011.  The increase is primarily due to the reinstatement of salaries offset by a reduction of costs for business insurance, audit fees, consulting and investor relations.  Depreciation and amortization expense for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 was $600, an increase of $500 compared to the $100 reported in the comparable quarter of the prior year.

Operating Loss
Operating Loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 was ($270,800), an increase of $8,600 compared to an Operating Loss of ($262,200) reported for the same quarter of the prior year.  The increased operating loss results from a change in operating expense as discussed above.

Other Income and Expense
Net interest income for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 was $6,300, an improvement of $136,700 when compared to interest expense of $130,400 for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.  The decrease resulted from the May 2011 sale of the Wireless Asset Management segment that allowed the Company to repay debt and terminate its credit agreements.  During the quarter ended March 31, 2012, the Company recorded a net gain on sale of marketable securities of $321,700, resulting from the sale of approximately 539,809 shares of its ORBCOMM Common Stock at an average selling price of $3.51 per share.  The Company did not own marketable securities during the same quarter of the previous fiscal year.  The Company had other income of $2,700 during the three months ended March 31, 2012 as compared to no other income or expense reported in the same quarter of the prior year.

Discontinued Operations
The Company reported no activity from discontinued operations for the current fiscal quarter compared to an $800 income from discontinued operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.  The $800 income from discontinued operations reflected the operating income generated by the Wireless Asset Management segment during the quarter ended March 31, 2011.

Dividends and Redemption
The Company had zero dividend expense for the three months ended March 31, 2012, as compared to $79,400 in preferred stock dividends recorded in the comparable quarter ended March 31, 2011.   The decrease resulted from the retirement of all Series D and Series E Convertible Preferred Stock in June 2011 and the repurchase of all Series B Convertible Preferred Stock in December 2011.  See Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011 for additional discussions relative to the retirement of the Series D and E Convertible Preferred Stock.

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Common Shareholders
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 amounted to $59,900, or $.01 per share, a $531,100 improvement when compared to a loss of ($471,200), or ($.09) per share, in the comparable quarter of the prior year for reasons discussed above.

Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) represents the unrealized change in market value of the Company’s Marketable Securities.  During the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Company reported an Unrealized Gain on Marketable Securities, net of tax, of $1,007,800 resulting from a 28.8% increase in the market value of the shares held at the end of the quarter when compared to December 31, 2011, offset by an adjustment for unrealized gains previously recorded related to securities sold during the period.  At March 31, 2012 the Company valued 1,171,884 shares (net of escrow shares) of ORBCOMM, Inc. Common Stock at $3.85 per share for a total value of $4,511,600.  At December 31, 2011, the Company reported the 1,711,693 net shares at $2.99 per share for a total value of $5,117,700.
 
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        (B)           Nine months ended March 31, 2012 versus nine months ended March 31, 2011

Net Sales
In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the Company is not reporting operating revenues for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 because, as of June 30, 2011, all business segments had been sold and the Company had effectively become a holding company without operating entities.  The nine months ended March 31, 2011 operating results for the business segments are reported as Discontinued Operations.

Operating Expenses
Operating expenses for the nine months ended March 31, 2012, consisting of corporate expenses, amortization of stock-based compensation and depreciation expense, were $812,200, a $229,100, or 22%, decrease when compared to the $1,041,300 reported for the comparable nine month period of the prior year.  Corporate expenses reported for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 of $802,400 represents a decrease of $45,000, or 5.3%, compared to corporate expenses of $847,400 reported for the comparable nine months ended March 31, 2011.  The decrease is primarily due to reduction of costs for business insurance, audit fees, consulting and investor relations.  Amortization of stock-based compensation for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 was $7,800, a decrease of $185,600 or 96% when compared to $193,400 in the comparable nine month period of the prior year.  The decrease was primarily due to a $182,000 expense in the prior period resulting from the Company’s election to re-price certain employee stock options during the quarter ended September 30, 2010 and to expense the entire increase in Black Scholes value of the re-priced options in that period.  Depreciation and amortization expense for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 was $2,000, an increase of $1,500 compared to the $500 reported in the comparable nine months of the prior year.

Operating Loss
Operating Loss for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 was ($812,200), a decrease of ($229,100) compared to an Operating Loss of ($1,041,300) reported for the same nine months of the prior year.  The decreased operating loss results from a reduction in operating expense as discussed above.

Other Income and Expense
Net interest income for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 was $7,100, an improvement of $391,500 when compared to interest expense of $384,400 for the nine months ended March 31, 2011.  The improvement resulted from the May 2011 sale of the Wireless Asset Management segment that allowed the Company to repay debt and terminate its credit agreements.  During the nine months ended March 31, 2012, the Company recorded a net gain on sale of marketable securities of $360,400, resulting from the sale of approximately 914,329 shares of its ORBCOMM Common Stock at an average selling price of $3.30 per share.  The Company did not own marketable securities during the same nine months of the previous fiscal year.  The Company had $2,700 of other income during the nine months ended March 31, 2012 as compared to other expense of ($9,300) reported in the same nine month period of the prior year.  Other expense for the nine month period of the prior year was the result of a write down in the value of an investment; there was no such write down in the current period.

Discontinued Operations
The Company reported no activity from discontinued operations for the current nine months compared to a ($1,008,900) loss from discontinued operations for the nine months ended March 31, 2011.  The ($1,008,900) loss from discontinued operations reflected the operating loss incurred by the Wireless Asset Management and Data Storage segments during the nine months ended March 31, 2011.

Dividends and Redemption
Dividend expense for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 was $30,500, as compared to $239,000 in preferred stock dividends recorded in the comparable nine months ended March 31, 2011.   The decrease resulted from the retirement of all Series D and Series E Convertible Preferred Stock in June 2011 and the repurchase of all Series B Convertible Preferred Stock in December 2011.  See Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011 for additional discussions relative to the retirement of the Series D and E Convertible Preferred Stock.  The Company recorded a net gain on redemption of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock of $443,200, net of $600 of related legal expense in the quarter ended December 31, 2011 directly to equity.  See Note G - Equity for additional information regarding the repurchase of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock.
 
 
 
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Net Loss Attributable to Common Shareholders
Net Loss Attributable to Common Shareholders for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 amounted to ($29,300), or ($.01) per share, a $2,653,600, or 98.9% decrease when compared to a loss of ($2,682,900), or ($.50) per share, in the comparable nine months of the prior year for reasons discussed above.

Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) represents the unrealized change in market value of the Company’s Marketable Securities.  During the nine months ended March 31, 2012, the Company reported an Unrealized Gain on Marketable Securities, net of tax, of $843,800 resulting from a 23% increase in the market value of the shares held at the end of the nine months, offset by an adjustment for unrealized gains previously recorded related to securities sold during the period.  At March 31, 2012 the Company valued 1,171,884 shares (net of escrow shares) of ORBCOMM, Inc. Common Stock at $3.85 per share for a total value of $4,511,600.  At June 30, 2011, the Company reported the 2,120,483 net shares at $3.13 per share for a total value of $6,637,100.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company’s current assets at March 31, 2012 exceeded current liabilities by $6,357,200, resulting in a current ratio of 13.5 to 1.  At June 30, 2011, current assets exceeded current liabilities by $7,028,400 reflecting a current ratio of 13.1 to 1.  The reduction in net current assets at March 31, 2012 versus June 30, 2011 was due primarily to the ($442,000) Net Loss reported for the nine months ended March 31, 2012, the repurchase of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock for $800,000, of which $600,000 had been paid by the end of the quarter, offset by an unrealized gain on marketable securities of $635,200, net of tax, reported separately in the equity section of the balance sheet due to market value increases of Marketable Securities – Restricted held at March 31, 2012 and June 30, 2011.

Consolidated accounts receivable of $48,000 at March 31, 2012 reflects a decrease of $101,900, or 68%, when compared to the $149,900 reported as consolidated accounts receivable at June 30, 2011.  Consolidated accounts receivable at both March 31, 2012 and June 30, 2011 represents amounts due to the Company relating to the sale of its StarTrak Systems, LLC subsidiary in May 2011.

Cash used in operations for the nine month period ended March 31, 2012 was $1,006,500; a similar amount to the $1,106,100 of cash used in operations for the comparable period ended March 31, 2011.  The net cash used in operations for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 of $1,006,500 was due to net losses and increases in working capital, other than cash.  The net cash used in operations for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 was also due to significantly larger net losses offset by a reduction in working capital.

 Cash provided by investing activities for the nine month period ended March 31, 2012 was $2,719,500, an increase of $741,000, or 37.5%, when compared to cash provided by investing activities for the comparable period ended March 31, 2011 of $1,978,500.  The cash provided by investing activities during the current nine month period was the result of the sale of marketable securities of $3,021,100 offset by $300,000 in cash loans.  The net cash provided by investing activities for the nine month period ended March 31, 2011 was due primarily to $2,000,000 in proceeds from the sale of the Company’s RFID Technology segment.

Cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 amounted to ($474,100), a decrease of $247,000, or 34.3%, compared to net cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 of ($721,100).  Debt repayment was the significant item in both periods.
 
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As was discussed in our Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2011, the Sale of the Wireless Asset Management segment, the Company’s last operating unit, in May 2011 resulted in the Company effectively becoming a holding company without operating entities. The Company believes the holding company status to be temporary and has stated its objective to complete an appropriate merger to again become an operating company.  See Note K - Subsequent Events for an update on current transactions.

During fiscal 2012, the Company expects to meet its working capital and other cash requirements with its current cash reserves and sales of marketable securities as required.  However, the Company may require additional working capital for future operations.  While the Company believes that it will succeed in attracting additional required capital and will generate capital from future operations, there can be no assurance that the Company’s efforts will be successful.  The Company’s continued existence is dependent upon its ability to achieve and maintain profitable operations, identify profitable merger candidates and/or successfully invest its capital. 
 
Item 3 – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Not applicable to smaller reporting company.

Item 4 - CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
(a) EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

The Company carried out, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended).  Based on their evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and its Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of March 31, 2012, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.  Management has concluded that the condensed consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-Q fairly present, in all material respects, the Company’s financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income (loss) and cash flows for the periods and dates presented.

(b) CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Legal Proceedings - The Company’s subsidiary, StarTrak Systems, LLC was made a defendant concerning certain patent infringement claims.  Innovative Global Systems LLC v. StarTrak Systems, LLC, et al.  Case No.: 6:10-CV-00327, is a patent infringement action venued in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.  During the negotiation process to resolve the claims, the StarTrak operations were sold to ORBCOMM, Inc. (“ORBCOMM”) in a transaction structured as an asset purchase and documented in an Asset Purchase Agreement (“APA”) whereby ORBCOMM acquired substantially all of StarTrak’s assets and liabilities.   StarTrak and ORBCOMM have resolved the action by StarTrak agreeing to pay $77,500, with a like amount to be paid by ORBCOMM, thus avoiding substantially greater expenses than would likely be incurred in defending the action.  Payment of StarTrak’s portion of the costs to resolve the claims has been allowed for in the Patent Litigation Escrow.
 
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StarTrak has been served with a Third-Party Complaint by Great American Lines, Inc. and related parties in a lawsuit against them by certain freight shippers in the US District Court for the District of New Jersey, being Case No. 3:10-ev-02023-JAP-TJB.  The main case against Great American Lines involves allegations concerning a stolen trailer containing freight owned by the plaintiffs resulting in a cargo loss estimated by Great American Lines at $8.8 million.  Great American Lines has brought its Third-Party Complaint against StarTrak alleging that StarTrak breached its contract with Great American Lines to allow Great American Lines to track its trailer and for indemnity.  StarTrak has tendered its defense in the lawsuit to its insurance company, which has accepted defense of the action under a reservation of rights declaration. The Company’s management believes that the suit is without merit and the Company will vigorously defend itself in the matter.  As such, no accrual for any potential liability was recorded as of March 31, 2012.

The Company may also, from time to time, be involved in litigation arising from the normal course of business.  As of March 31, 2012, there was no other such litigation pending deemed material by the Company.


Item 2.  UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

During the nine months ended March 31, 2012, the Company issued 3,050 Shares of Series B Preferred Stock as in-kind dividend payments and 100,800 shares of Class A Common Stock for exercise of stock options, and 39,600 shares of Class A Common Stock for services.



 
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Item 6.  EXHIBITS

 
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer
 
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer
 
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
  101.INS    XBRL Instance Document
  101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema              
  101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase 
  101.LAB  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase 
  101.PRE  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase 
  101.DEF  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase 


SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunder duly authorized.
ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
 
 
(Registrant)
/s/ John A. Carlson
John A. Carlson
Chief Financial Officer
Alanco Technologies, Inc.
 

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